ELMHURST – Local residents
are invited to attend a free seminar on identity theft prevention at 10:00am on
Tuesday, September 13 at the historic Wilder Mansion, located at 211 S.
Prospect Avenue. The event is sponsored by State Representative Patti Bellock
(R-Hinsdale) featuring a workshop provided by the Illinois Attorney General’s
Office.

There
are approximately 10 million identity theft victims every year in the United
States. A majority of victims are senior citizens. Professionals from the
Illinois Attorney General’s Office will show attendees how to safeguard their
credit card, Social Security and other personal and financial information to avoid
falling victim to fraud and scams.

“Identity
theft is a serious concern for people of all ages, particularly our seniors,”
Rep. Bellock said. “Our workshop will help local families learn how to take
simple, effective steps to help safeguard their personal information. Being
smart and proactive can keep us from becoming victims and protect our parents
and grandparents from falling prey.”

"Identity
theft impacts unsuspecting people every day,” Madigan said. “My office
maintains an identity theft unit that works with people to inform them of the steps
they can take to protect their personal information and help people recover if
they are victimized. I encourage people to attend the workshop, visit our
website or give us a call with any questions.”

The
event is free and open to the public.
Handouts and light refreshments will be provided.

Identity Theft Prevention Workshop

Sponsored by State Representative Patti Bellock and the Illinois
Attorney General’s Office

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

10:00am – 11:00am

Wilder Mansion

211 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst,
IL 60126

For questions or more information,
please call Rep. Bellock’s office at (630) 852-8633.

More information on identity theft precautions
and what you can do if you’ve become a victim can be found on the Attorney
General’s website – www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov – or by calling her Identity Theft Hotline at
1.866.999.5630.